Dirty Dancing was released in 1987 and was originally a low budget movie without any big names in the cast - the romance drama went on to make over $200 million Dollars at the box office and still belongs to one of the most popular movies off the eighties. But what happened to the stars of the cult classic? We've tracked them down for you and checked up on all cast members.

Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze

In Dirty Dancing (1987), Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey as "Johnny" and "Baby" enchanted a whole generation. Swayze was already known from the successful TV series North and South, but the part of the teenager who falls in love with the handsome dance teacher was the first big role for the young Jennifer Grey. Both actors were nominated for a Golden Globe in 1988.

Lonny Price

Lonny Price played the character of "Neil Kellerman", who works as a waiter at his family's holiday resort. Price played his first roles in smaller productions and later on Broadway. After Dirty Dancing, he had some roles on shows such as Golden Girls and Law & Order. These days, Price primarily works as a director.

Cynthia Rhodes

In Dirty Dancing, Cynthia Rhodes played "Penny Johnson", the first dancing partner of "Johnny Castle" (Patrick Swayze). Cynthia started dance training at the age of three and had her first breakthrough in the hit movie Flashdance in 1983.

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach played "Baby's" father "Dr. Jake Houseman", who goes up to the Kellerman's resort in the Catskill Mountains with his family. Orbach was originally known as a musical performer on Broadway and had his big-screen-breakthrough with Dirty Dancing.

Jerry Orbach

During the nineties, Jerry Orbach became known for his role in the crime series Law & Order, in which he starred from 1992 to 2004. In 2004, it was announced that Orbach had been suffering from cancer for ten years already. In December 2004, he eventually succumbed to the illness at the age of 69.

Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop played "Baby's" mother "Marjorie Houseman". She became known as a Broadway actress and today, Kelly is probably only known in her role as "Emily Gilmore" on the hit show Gilmore Girls. She has also repeatedly appeared on other successful shows like Law & Order: S.V.U. and The Good Wife, to name just a few.

"Dirty Dancing": What happened to the cast?

Dirty Dancing was released in 1987 and was originally a low budget movie without any big names in the cast - the romance drama went on to make over $200 million Dollars at the box office and still belongs to one of the most popular movies off the eighties. But what happened to the stars of the cult classic? We've tracked them down for you and checked up on all cast members.

In Dirty Dancing (1987), Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey as "Johnny" and "Baby" enchanted a whole generation. Swayze was already known from the successful TV series North and South, but the part of the teenager who falls in love with the handsome dance teacher was the first big role for the young Jennifer Grey. Both actors were nominated for a Golden Globe in 1988.

Dirty Dancing is one of the most popular movies of all times. The iconic film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey continues to excite millions of fans to this day. Find out here, what the cast is up to these days!